I did last fall. I actually had it removed several times for other reasons. I never touched the float and I suspect because of the number of times I removed it that gasket could use a change out. I did tighten it down some more. Don't have any intake/exhaust gaskets wet. I'm more concerned on my light stumble from stop. If I hit the pedal just right I can stall it. I'll keep an eye on it. Hope you fix yours...Mark

I've noticed a couple times that the gasket between the Carter carb and intake is wet to the touch. I've been having a bit of a hesitation off start and today the engine lightly surged while cruising. I'm still trying to find someone with a timing gun to get that checked out. Could this thick gasket be some of the problem? Couldn't find a whole lot on it.

That's the best I can describe it. I saw an old pontiac that had what looked like a chrome clip on scoop looking thing on his front door quarter glass. I assumed it was to aid with air flow when glass was open. I can't for the life of me find a picture and have tried every keyword I could. This didn't look original. If someone has one or can get me better wording I'd appreciate it. I'm interested. Thanks!

The pic is the original that's been disconnected from the engine block and tucked up away under the dash. The aftermarket one is installed where the original one was. Both would have a bulb at the end. I too would thing '53 and '54 would be the same.

Thanks frasco, sometimes I forget what's in my shop manual. It reads, "if THERMO-GAUGE reads incorrect temperature cause would be defective gauge." That's after testing the bulb end. I was curious on how the mechanical unit works. There wouldn't be mercury in the line? The line is wrapped in a loose coil. Would it just be heat transferred with a coil in the gauge? Now I'm curious again. I'm going to test it since it's been months and throw a pic in here for identification.